The Claim
Under identical storage conditions, omega-3 syrups exhibit significantly higher total oxidation (TOTOX up to 96.94) and peroxide values (PV up to 44.6 meq/kg oil) compared to chewable forms (TOTOX up to 65.76, PV up to 26.14 meq/kg oil), indicating greater oxidative degradation in liquid formulations.
What the research says
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Omega-3 syrups develop more oxidative damage than chewable omega-3 supplements when stored the same way, as measured by higher levels of oxidation markers.
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Omega-3 syrups exhibited significantly higher total oxidation (TOTOX up to 96.94) and peroxide values (PV up to 44.6 meq/kg oil) than chewable forms (TOTOX up to 65.76, PV up to 26.14 meq/kg oil) under identical storage conditions, suggesting that liquid formulations are more vulnerable to oxidative degradation than solid or gel-based forms.
Liquid omega-3 supplements mix more easily with air, letting oxygen react with their fatty acids and break them down faster than in solid forms that block air contact.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Effect of packaging and encapsulation on the oxidative and sensory stability of omega‐3 supplements
Liquid omega-3 syrups spoil faster than chewable gels when left at room temperature because they mix more easily with air, causing them to break down and go rancid quicker.
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